Hundreds of replica championship rings created overseas have been seized by Customs and Border Protection agents in Cincinnati, the latest in an ongoing string of interceptions aimed at protecting the leagues and teams’ intellectual property rights.
Business News
Michael Jordan Memorabilia Prominent in Upcoming Hindman Auctions Sale
A bronze Michael Jordan statue worth five figures, a ticket stub from his first meeting with Kobe, various sports autographs, cards and other items are on the block through Hindman Auctions.
Modern Sports Card News
Aaron Rodgers “I Own You” Moment Now a Football Card
The latest Panini Instant football card drop on Fanatics chronicles Aaron Rodgers’ memorable response to a double bird-flying Bears fan last Sunday.
Vintage Sports Card News
Celebrating Mickey Mantle’s 90th Through Bazooka Cards Of The 1960s
A tour of Mickey Mantle Bazooka baseball cards issued during his career on what would have been the Yankee legend’s 90th birthday.
Sports Memorabilia News
Al Kaline Collection Heads to Auction Market
A treasure trove of memorabilia from the career of Baseball Hall of Famer Al Kaline has been consigned to Heritage Auctions and will be offered beginning later this month.
Around the Hobby
Notes: Costacos, Topps Teaming Up; PSA Update; Fisk Ball to Fractional; Auction News
The maker of famous old school posters has a new venture in the works; news about Carlton Fisk’s famous home run ball; more rookie Summer League jerseys go up for auction; a date for the Bill Russell Collection sale…and there’s a very rare and very cool old baseball card set up for sale.
Editor’s Blog
Signature Rookies Broke New Hobby Ground; Then Faded Away
1990s card maker Signature Rookies broke some hobby ground but the company’s staffing setup was…well…different. So was their deal with a notorious athlete.
Shop Talk
Shop Talk: Prepping for Holiday Season, Sales Leaders, Football Restocks
Tony says the shop is restocking for now and the future while chronicling what’s hot and what isn’t.
Popular Stories
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